The Wests Largest Coal Plant Could Soon Go Dark
Source:
CommsMEA
Its big. Its coal-fired. And its about to go bye-bye. The
Wests largest coal-fired power plant the Opponents of coal power who are concerned about its contributions to climate change are thrilled, but theres a catch: A changing administration could mean some shifts in energy policy that alter the future for this plant and other coal-fired stations in America. There are 968 coal-fired generators in the Even with various tools that trap and filter emissions,
coal plants contribute a heavy load to a struggling planet
one reason In 2014, the Conditions at the Eliminating the plant could create economic hardship for the tribe. This concern was significant enough that it played a role in decisions about establishing a schedule for cutting emissions. The plant was actually exempted from some requirements to give it more time to catch up. However, the regulatory climate isnt the only thing affecting the future of the plant. As it turns out, economics might decide the issue before the plants official expiration date. A glut of inexpensive natural gas has made coal an unexpectedly expensive fuel for electricity generation, and the plant cant keep operations competitive as a result. The plants operators are facing difficult decisions about whether to keep the plant open or prepare to wind down operations before the lease expires in 2019. If they do decide to close, operators must make up their minds soon to get the plant decommissioned in time. Of course, the rise of natural gas as a replacement for
coal isnt exactly something to cheer about. Its also a
fossil fuel, and fracking has made it plentiful and cheap.
The incredibly destructive process has caused problems in
communities all across the Energy markets like those that dictate the price of fuel
and electricity are also dependent on the regulatory
climate. Some evidence suggests that President The Trump administration could very well roll back
regulations and cut funding to incentives designed to
encourage conversions to renewable energy. It might not be
enough to save the
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